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The Umrah visa, explained

What is needed, roughly how long it takes, and the two things that hold applications up more often than anything else.

June 22, 2026 1 min read

The visa is the part of the trip people worry about most and the part they usually have least to do.

What is needed

A passport valid well beyond your return date, a recent photograph against a plain background, and your vaccination record. We handle the application itself.

How long it takes

Usually days rather than weeks, and it varies by season. Applications made close to a busy period take longer, which is an argument for booking early rather than a reason to worry.

What holds things up

Two things, nearly always: a passport that expires sooner than the rules allow, and a photograph that does not meet the requirements. Both are worth checking the day you book rather than the week you fly.

If your passport is not European

Tell us at the time of booking. It does not stop anything; it means we may need a little more from you, and knowing early is what keeps it simple.